Roma M. Anderson, age 91, of 2701 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI died Thursday evening August 10, 2006 at the Franciscan Care and Rehab Center in Appleton, WI. Roma was born March 19, 1915 in Ft. Francis, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Roeder) LeBlanc. Their family moved to Escanaba from Ontario in 1919. Roma attended Escanaba Public Schools and she was a 1932 graduate of Escanaba High School. She continued her education at the Delta County Normal
School.

Roma married Axel Anderson on November 12, 1940 in Escanaba and they made their home in Escanaba where they raised their children. She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Bethany Quilting Club and Senior Citizens. Roma was an avid reader and she enjoyed playing cards and working crossword puzzles.

Survivors include:

1 Son: Richard (Marcia) Anderson of Valatie, NY

1 Daugther: Judy (James) Jacobs of Menasha, WI

6 Grandchildren- Jill, Jodi, Jamie, Joel, Maia, Jessie.

6 Great Grandchildren- Jay, Aaron, Lauren, Olivia, Jackson, Reed.

Numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by:

Husband: Axel

3 Sisters and 1 Brother

Roma’s family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Roma M. Anderson will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the Bethany Lutheran Church with the Rev. Peter Andersen officiating. A luncheon will follow services in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.